Zahara, South Africa's Afro-soul Singer and Famous Country Girl, Dies at 36
Zahara clinched 17 South African music awards, earning recognition not only in Nigeria but also securing a spot on the BBC's 2020 list of the 100 most influential women globally.
Zahara, the South African singer who rose to fame for her distinctive Afro-soul melodies in both her country's isiXhosa language and English, has passed away. She was 36. Known by her real name, Bulelwa Mkutukana, Zahara's family announced her passing on her official page on X.The statement did not disclose the cause of her death. The family revealed that Zahara had been admitted to the hospital last month due to an undisclosed health issue. Emmy Winner Andre Braugher Dies at 61; Actor Was Best Known For His Roles In Homicide and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
South African Singer No More:
We Mourn the Passing of Zahara #RIPZahara 🌹 pic.twitter.com/kSY1mQsL4i
— ZAHARA (@ZaharaSA) December 12, 2023
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 13, 2023 08:03 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
